Amaechi Facing Re- Arrest? Group Issues Ultimatum To EFCC Over Ex- Governor’s Suspended Allegations [Details]
The EFCC has been urged to revisit and investigate the corruption allegations against the former Governor of Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi.
The group threatened to storm the EFCC office if the anti- graft agency did not open the file of the former minister within the next 72 hours.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been urged to revisit and reopen all the suspended corruption allegations against.
Why Groups Want EFCC To Probe Amaechi
The coalition is demanding that they embark on a thorough probe into the petitions from Amaechi’ s administration as the governor of Rivers state. They are calling for a full disclosure of the investigation and asked that legal action should be taken once any wrongdoing is established.
They warned politicians against being desperate to destabilize the country. The group maintained that the country has moved beyond the era of politicians who lose elections would manipulate the people for personal gain. They urged Nigerians to reject such incitements. Groups highlighted Tinubu’ s successes They highlighted the efforts of Tinubu’ s administration in the area of economic reforms, security, and infrastructure.
They urged Nigerians to throw their weight behind lawful governance and hold their leaders accountable through democratic means rather than taking violence.
Amaechi recently made headlines with their comments on strengthening democracy in Nigeria at a conference in Abuja. Amaechi, who was also a two- term governor of Rivers state, said Tinubu and the political class would not relinquish power to the younger generation without a fight.
However, the presidency and Bello Matawalle, the minister of state for defence, jointly responded to the critical comments made by the former minister. Sani asked Amaechi, El- Rufai to contest in 2027.
